Production Supervisor, Shift

AST Space Mobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the manufacturing of complex systems for our constellation of telecommunications satellites.

• Supervise satellite mechanical and electrical assembly operations
• Oversight of personnel, ensuring the product is manufactured meeting all quality expectations on time and within cost expectations
• Implement 6S / housekeeping and overall effectiveness of shift operations
• Provide employee training and conduct process auditing to support departmental objectives
• Motivate and engage employees, building trust and confidence among the management team
• Partner with other area supervisors, managers, and operations resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner
• Support and engage the team in efforts to achieve operational metrics and goals

• 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Experience directly supervising manufacturing operations and personnel

AST Space Mobile is an Equal Opportunity, at‑will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.